Tag: precision strike
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Rheinmetall Unveils Mobile Loitering Munition Launch Capability
Imagine a game-changing weapon that can scout out its target, track it, and then strike with precision - all from a mobile launch platform. Rheinmetall's FV-014 loitering munition system makes it all possible, boasting a 100km range and 70-minute flight time.
Boeing Wins Contract for Jet-Powered JDAM Production
Boeing has landed a $75 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to produce the game-changing Joint Direct Attack Munition-Long Range (JDAM-LR) for the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in delivering long-range precision-strike capability at a lower cost. This undefinitized contract action is a significant step forward for the JDAM-LR program, paving the way for enhanced military capabilities.
Air Force Clears Production of Long-Range JDAM Munition
The Air Force has given the green light for production of the turbojet-boosted Joint Direct Attack Munition, paving the way for a $75 million deal with Boeing that brings long-range precision-strike capability at a lower cost. This milestone marks a major step forward for the JDAM Long Range program, with the Navy set to receive the first kits.
BrahMos Missile Eyes West Asia Expansion
The UAE's impressive air defense network has a glaring gap - a lack of long-range precision strike capabilities, leaving it to rely on subsonic missiles and short-range ballistic options. The BrahMos missile, with its supersonic speed and versatility, could be the game-changer Abu Dhabi needs to bolster its military might.
Elbit Systems, Diehl Defence Partner on Loitering Munition Bid
Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence are joining forces to offer cutting-edge loitering munition systems to the German Armed Forces, enhancing their autonomous precision-strike and reconnaissance capabilities. This strategic partnership will also boost Germany's defense industry through local manufacturing and assembly.
India, Pakistan Escalate Non-Contact Warfare Capabilities
India and Pakistan are ramping up their non-contact warfare capabilities, shifting the landscape of conflict in South Asia. After a US-brokered ceasefire ended a four-day crisis, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at a new policy of coercion short of war.
Air Force Special Ops Command to Test OA-1K Skyraider II's Rapid Deployability
The Air Force Special Ops Command is pushing the boundaries of rapid deployability with the OA-1K Skyraider II, a game-changing aircraft designed to tackle everything from counter-terrorism to full-on conflict. Dubbed the "Swiss Army knife of airborne capability," this modular marvel can be rapidly reconfigured to meet the most pressing needs on the battlefield.
Aerovironment Joins Army's LASSO Prototyping Competition with Switchblade 400
Aerovironment's Switchblade 400, dubbed the "Lightweight Tank Destroyer," empowers a single soldier to swiftly detect, identify, and engage targets with precision and speed, thanks to its cutting-edge, networked architecture. This game-changing tech fits seamlessly into common launch tubes, revolutionizing tactical operations.
Navy Tests Enhanced JDAM with Jet-Powered Propulsion
Imagine a guided bomb with a built-in engine, capable of transforming the face of modern warfare - that's exactly what the Navy recently tested with its enhanced JDAM, powered by a jet propulsion system. This game-changing technology could revolutionize affordable standoff strike capabilities.